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IndustrY news 0.2% motor efficiency gain could unlock billions for industry


According to a new ABB report – The Industrial Efficiency Gap– high-efficiency industrial motors and generators can unlock one of the largest untapped opportunities to save energy, cut costs and reduce emissions in global industry. Motors rated above 375 kW account for an


estimated 10.4% of global electricity demand today, a figure projected to double by 2040. Examining a decade of data from ABB’s Västerås manufacturing facility in Sweden, of more than 1,000 large synchronous motors and generators delivered worldwide between 2015 and 2025, the report finds that a significant efficiency gap persists between what is routinely specified and what is achievable through ABB’s Top Industrial Efficiency (TIE) approach, which focuses on specifying the highest efficiency motor or generator using proven commercially available technology. Applied across the global installed base


of similar equipment, this 0.2% gap is costing operators between $9.5 to $12 billion in


unnecessary electricity costs and generating 60 to 75 million


tons of avoidable CO2 over a 25-year asset life. “Industry has spent decades


optimising what happens inside a plant. Yet large motors and generators have rarely been part of that conversation, even though they run continuously for 25 years and sometimes even more, converting more energy to motion than almost anything else on site,” said David Bjerhag, global business line manager, High Speed Synchronous, ABB. “The gap between a standard machine and a TIE-optimised one is not technological. It is a specification gap. The companies closing it fastest are the ones where the engineer who selects the motor and the CFO or CSO responsible for energy performance are aligned around a single metric: total cost of ownership.”


The TIE initiative is ABB’s contractual


commitment to deliver large synchronous motors and generators with the highest possible energy efficiency, without compromising reliability or specification compliance. Open to OEMs, EPCs and end users, it enables solutions optimised for lifecycle performance rather than upfront cost.


www.abb.com nexperIa and semIkron danfoss to expLore sic-based automotIve power moduLes


intend to evaluate how a joint approach can enable high-performance, scalable solutions for next-generation electric vehicles. According to the company, SiC technology plays a critical role in


improving the efficiency, power density, and performance of electric drivetrains. By bringing together complementary competencies across the value chain – from chip to module – the companies aim to advance optimised solutions tailored to the demanding requirements of automotive applications. As part of the collaboration, both companies will explore joint engineering approaches, including early integration and co-design, to unlock the full performance potential of SiC-based systems. Edoardo Merli, SVP and head of Business Group Wide Bandgap, IGBT


Nexperia and Semikron Danfoss have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore a strategic collaboration on silicon carbide (SiC)-based power modules for automotive traction inverter applications. The collaboration aims to combine Nexperia’s expertise in SiC


semiconductor technology with Semikron Danfoss’ leading capabilities in power module packaging and integration. Together, the companies


& Modules (WIM), Nexperia, said: “Strong partnerships are essential to unlocking the full potential of wide bandgap technologies, including SiC and GaN. With our continued R&D investments and strong focus on early- stage collaboration, we actively drive the alignment of semiconductor and system requirements from the outset. We are excited to explore how this partnership with Semikron Danfoss, a global leader in power electronics, can advance our module offering.”


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IsomorphIc Labs secures $2.1 bILLIon fundIng to scaLe Its aI drug desIgn engIne


Isomorphic Labs has secured $2.1 billion funding to power its AI drug design engine, scale its business globally and progress its drug candidate pipeline. The new capital will be used for the continued development and deployment of Isomorphic Labs'


AI drug design engine (IsoDDE), accelerating and expanding its pipeline of therapeutic programs towards the clinic. It will also support its existing hiring targets by integrating world-class AI, engineering, drug design, and clinical talent across its sites. “The application of AI in healthcare offers a profound opportunity. Isomorphic Labs has already


made extraordinary progress in harnessing AI to accelerate drug discovery, and we are excited by this momentum and the early promise of the technology platform,” said Ruth Porat, president and chief investment officer Alphabet and Google. “This trajectory is encouraging, and this funding will be used to accelerate the work and bring important interventions to market with greater speed.” “This funding round is a massive vote of confidence from a diverse group of top-tier international


investors in our AI-first approach to drug design and development,” added Sir Demis Hassabis, founder and CEO. “Now that we have shown our approach is fundamentally sound, our focus is on scaling our technology to its full potential. This capital injection allows us to build out our drug design engine at scale, driving us forward in our mission to solve all disease.”


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anglia gains trusted distributor status for jdi displays


Anglia Components has achieved ‘Trusted Distributor’ status with JDI Europe, the manufacturer of LCD and TFT displays. JDI’s displays have high resolution, wide viewing angle, high contrast, lightweight structure, and low power consumption. “Defence customers can now access JDI’s


Rugged Plus displays, engineered for extreme reliability, wide operating temperatures, low power consumption and longterm availability, quickly and with confidence through Anglia,” said John Bowman, Anglia’s marketing director. “However, we are maintaining Anglia’s clear commitment to exclude programmes concerning or related to weapons of mass destruction.”


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